Upcoming Events

Thinking about applying for internships and jobs? Looking ahead to the March 2019 SPHHS Career Conference? Join us on March 4th at 12:00 - 1:00pm in Arnold House, Room 136 and learn how to strengthen your resume (or start from scratch!) to showcase your skills and experience to employers. (Bring your lunch!). Questions? Contact Erin Cherewatti, Assistant Director for Career Planning at echerewatti@umass.edu. RSVP in Handshake or just show up!

The SPHHS will host its annual Career Networking and Development Conference on March 20-21, 2019. Take a step toward your future and join us for this two day event! Meet alumni, make lasting professional connections and define your own path into a successful career.

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences will hold its 22nd Annual Research Day on Tuesday, April 2, from 2-5 pm in the Campus Center Auditorium. The School holds this event annually as an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students within the School and across the university, along with interested members from our community, to learn more about the research, instruction and outreach conducted by its students.

The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences invites you to the next event in the Dean's Symposia Series: "A Conversation in the Community: A Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention." Join us as we welcome suicide prevention specialist Dr. Eric Caine for his keynote lecture "Rethinking Suicide Prevention."

The SPHHS Senior Recognition Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019, in the Mullins Center. This event allows us to recognize graduating seniors in a special way and individually congratulate them for their accomplishments. The Senior Ceremony is not meant to be a replacement for the University Commencement and students and their families are encouraged to attend both celebrations.

This forum will focus on the numerous ways in which the opioid crisis has impacted Western Massachusetts, with particular attention paid to the social and economic consequences on employers and small and rural communities. Unique challenges and innovative solutions will be highlighted.